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t0rress Pillar of the Community Bulgaria 843 Posts	Posted 06/14/2012 07:15 am Here's my 3rd Vespasian dupondius Report this Post to the Staff

Eng5858 Pillar of the Community United States 1316 Posts	Posted 06/14/2012 10:26 am tOrress, you sure have some nice coins, ...looks like a big coin...very nice... Report this Post to the Staff
t0rress Pillar of the Community Bulgaria 843 Posts	Posted 06/14/2012 12:42 pm thanks Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 06/14/2012 3:15 pm Very nice, I'm still looking for a nice Vespasian. Report this Post to the Staff
stevex6 Pillar of the Community 3352 Posts	Posted 06/14/2012 6:47 pm Quote: The dupondius was a brass coin used during the Roman Empire and Roman Republic valued at 2 asses (1/2 of a sestertius or 1/8 of a denarius). The dupondius was introduced during the Roman Republic as a large cast coin ... interesting Report this Post to the Staff
stevex6 Pillar of the Community 3352 Posts	Posted 06/14/2012 6:53 pm oh sorry, t0rress => I forgot to mention that I think your coin is "beautiful"!! Hmmm, this coin actually gives me the ultra-shivers, and I am really wanting to go-out and find a super cool impulse-buy on a Vespasian dupondius cast-coin!! ... ummmm, but of course I will "refrain myself", because of my quickly approaching summer vacation!! (right honey?) Report this Post to the Staff
dougsmit Pillar of the Community United States 1549 Posts	Posted 06/15/2012 06:32 am Vespasian's dupondii are struck, not cast. The early Republican cast dupondii weigh two Roman pounds and are extremely rare. The denomination, like all others, was reduced in weight over time. By the time of Vespasian, a dupondius was more like a half dollar than like a brick. Report this Post to the Staff
stevex6 Pillar of the Community 3352 Posts	Posted 06/15/2012 10:19 am oh, okay ... my mistake Wow, they used to weigh two pounds!! (that would certainly weigh-down your pants' pockets, eh?!!) Report this Post to the Staff
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